One for the Sun, One for the Snow ... Coupe meets convertible in the new Lexus IS C; Subaru's new Legacy grows up, but stays fun

摘要

Lexus has neatly handled the question of whether to go with a coupe or convertible version of the IS sedan by offering up a retractable hardtop version of its rear-drive answer to the BMW 3 Series. Now that we've had a chance to spend a little time with both a standard version of the IS 350C and a tarted-up F-Sport version, there's a lot to commend about this latest addition to the lineup of Toyota's luxury division. But let's deal with the negatives first, namely the lack of trunk space and the somewhat humpback appearance that this hard lid requires. While there is ample cargo room when the hardtop is in place (it's large enough to easily accommodate two sets of golf clubs), there's only room for maybe one or two soft bags after the roof is quickly stashed beneath the rear decklid in under 20 seconds.